Formation & History — Set 2
Jharkhand GK · गठन और इतिहास · Questions 11–20 of 140
The Palamu region of Jharkhand was historically significant for which reason?
Correct Answer: C. Fortress and administrative center
The correct answer is Fortress and administrative center. Palamu was an important fortress and administrative center during medieval times, controlling trade routes and serving as a strategic military location. This topic is frequently tested in competitive examinations such as RRB NTPC, SSC, and UPSC.
When was the Bengal Presidency established by the British East India Company?
Correct Answer: B. 1765
The correct answer is 1765. The Bengal Presidency was formally established in 1765 following the Battle of Plassey, and it became the most important British administrative division in India. This topic is frequently tested in competitive examinations such as RRB NTPC, SSC, and UPSC.
The Chotanagpur region was administratively merged with which British presidency?
Correct Answer: C. Bengal Presidency
The correct answer is Bengal Presidency. The Chotanagpur region was part of the Bengal Presidency during British rule and remained under its administrative control throughout the colonial period. This topic is frequently tested in competitive examinations such as RRB NTPC, SSC, and UPSC.
Which British district was created in 1770 to administer the Chotanagpur region?
Correct Answer: A. Ranchi District
The correct answer is Ranchi District. Ranchi District was created in 1770 as the primary administrative unit for the Chotanagpur plateau and served as the headquarters of the region. This topic is frequently tested in competitive examinations such as RRB NTPC, SSC, and UPSC.
The 1857 Revolt saw significant participation from which regions of present-day Jharkhand?
Correct Answer: A. Palamu and Chhotanagpur plateau
The correct answer is Palamu and Chhotanagpur plateau. Palamu and the Chotanagpur plateau regions actively participated in the 1857 Revolt with armed uprisings against British rule, led by local leaders and tribal communities. This topic is frequently tested in competitive examinations such as RRB NTPC, SSC, and UPSC.
Who was the prominent leader of the 1857 Revolt in the Palamu region?
Correct Answer: A. Kunwar Singh
The correct answer is Kunwar Singh. Kunwar Singh, a feudal warrior from Bihar, led significant resistance in the Palamu region during the 1857 Revolt and earned fame for his military prowess against the British. This topic is frequently tested in competitive examinations such as RRB NTPC, SSC, and UPSC.
The Santhal Rebellion of 1855 was a major tribal uprising. In which present-day states did it primarily occur?
Correct Answer: B. Bihar, Jharkhand, and West Bengal
The correct answer is Bihar, Jharkhand, and West Bengal. The Santhal Rebellion (1855) spread across Bihar, Jharkhand, and West Bengal regions, with the Santal tribe rising against British land revenue policies and exploitation. This topic is frequently tested in competitive examinations such as RRB NTPC, SSC, and UPSC.
Who led the Santhal Rebellion and became a symbol of tribal resistance against British rule?
Correct Answer: A. Sidho and Kanho
The correct answer is Sidho and Kanho. Sidho and Kanho, brothers from the Santhal community, led the 1855 rebellion and became legendary figures in the history of tribal resistance against colonial exploitation. This topic is frequently tested in competitive examinations such as RRB NTPC, SSC, and UPSC.
The Kol Rebellion occurred in which year and was primarily led against which colonial practice?
Correct Answer: B. 1834, against land revenue policies
The correct answer is 1834, against land revenue policies. The Kol Rebellion (1834-1835) was led primarily by the Kol tribe against oppressive British land revenue policies and zamindari exploitation in the Chhotanagpur region. This topic is frequently tested in competitive examinations such as RRB NTPC, SSC, and UPSC.
Birsa Munda was a legendary tribal leader from which community of Jharkhand?
Correct Answer: B. Munda tribe
The correct answer is Munda tribe. Birsa Munda was from the Munda community and led one of the most significant tribal uprisings (1895-1900) against British colonial rule in the Chotanagpur region. This topic is frequently tested in competitive examinations such as RRB NTPC, SSC, and UPSC.